WE BUY LAND IN MAINE
Thinking ‘I want to Sell My Land Maine?’ We Buy Land for Cash!
Sell Land Maine Advantages:
- No Fees
- No Commissions
- No Hassles
- All 50 States Covered
We also pay the closing costs!
Get Your Fair No Obligation Cash Offer Now!
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:[email protected]
AnuSavi Tara
Owner, Green Tara Investments LLC
If You Identify With Any of the Following, Then We Are Your Best Bet in Maine for Buying Your Land
12. Land that is simply too much of a trek to travel out and deal with
Why Work with Us?
Why Work with Us?
- We pay reasonable cash for your property while also paying your closing costs and any declared back taxes and liens in the agreement.
- We work with reputable Closing Companies and Notaries, so you are protected.
- We will keep you informed throughout the process.
- We will make the sale process easy for you and take the burden of land ownership off your plate.
Ready to Sell Your Land in Maine? WE WANT TO BUY IT!
Get Your Fair No Obligation Cash Offer Now!
Agreement
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Selling To Us
Best for:
Sellers who want quick turnaround
Effort needed by you:
Almost none. We do all the work.
Your cost:
Nothing. Zero. We pay for research, title, closing.
Possibility of a Deal:
High. We use our own money.
Time needed to close:
Less than a month
Broker Listing
Best for:
When you have time to wait and watch
Effort needed by you:
Quite a bit. Chasing the agent, site visits, document review
Your cost:
Commission (6-12%), closing costs, and concessions
Possibility of a Deal:
Medium. After weeks of contract, buyer financing may not happen
Time needed to close:
3-12 months, at times longer.
Sale by Owner
Best for:
Patient sellers, those with knowhow
Effort needed by you:
A lot. Marketing, site visits, negotiations, document review
Your cost:
2k to 5k. Title Insurance, Listing fees, Legal expenses
Possibility of a Deal:
Low. Finding an eligible cash buyer is like finding a needle in a haystack
Time needed to close:
0.5 to 2 years. You are the resource, no external help
The Land Situation in Maine
Tree Growth Tax Law Withdrawal Penalty (36 M.R.S. § 581): Maine’s Tree Growth Tax Law allows qualifying forestland (10+ acres) to be assessed at current forest use value rather than fair market value. However, withdrawing land or converting it to non-forest residential or commercial development triggers a mandatory withdrawal penalty equal to 20% to 30% of the difference between fair market value and Tree Growth value, creating a substantial tax liability due immediately upon removal.
Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act (38 M.R.S. § 435 et seq.): Administered locally under state guidelines, Maine strictly regulates land use within 250 feet of great ponds, rivers, saltwater bodies, and freshwater/coastal wetlands, as well as 75 feet of streams. Shoreland zoning imposes strict structural setbacks, vegetative buffer requirements, and limits on cleared lot coverage that can render significant portions of waterfront acreage unbuildable.
Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules & HHE-200 Site Evaluations (10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 241 / 22 M.R.S. § 42): Private septic systems are regulated under Maine’s Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules. Unimproved parcels require a formal soil evaluation (Form HHE-200) by a Licensed Site Evaluator. Glacial till, shallow granite bedrock (“ledge”), and high seasonal water tables across rural Maine frequently fail standard gravity septic tests, requiring engineered mound or alternative treatment systems ($15,000–$35,000+).
LUPC Jurisdiction in Unorganized Territories (12 M.R.S. § 681 et seq.): Over half of Maine’s land area—consisting of unorganized and deorganized townships—is governed by the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) rather than municipal zoning. The LUPC enforces distinct land use subdistricts, building permits, and subdivision rules that govern off-grid building, timber harvesting, and recreational development in interior regions.
Discontinued Town Ways & Ingress Hazards (23 M.R.S. § 3028): Unimproved rural acreage, interior timberland, and off-grid parcels average 150 to 240+ days (5 to 8+ months) on the retail market. Many parcels rely on abandoned logging roads or “discontinued” town ways. Under 23 M.R.S. § 3028, municipalities retain no legal duty to maintain or snowplow discontinued roads, causing bank financing fallouts unless recorded private access and maintenance agreements are secured.
Automatic Tax Lien Foreclosure & 18-Month Redemption Period (36 M.R.S. § 942 & § 943): Delinquent real estate taxes trigger a tax lien certificate recorded by the municipal tax collector. Under 36 M.R.S. § 943, Maine utilizes a self-foreclosing tax lien process: if taxes remain unpaid after an 18-month statutory redemption period, the tax lien mortgage automatically forecloses, transferring full title to the municipality without requiring judicial court proceedings.
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OUR Process
How Does Our Simple 4-Step Sale Process Work?
Request An Offer
Sign Sale Agreement
Due Diligence
We perform in depth due diligence on the land and may request you for additional information. We use trusted 3rd party title companies and notaries to open escrow and begin title examination.
You Get Paid
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We buy land in all counties
Sell Land Fast Androscoggin
Sell Land Fast Aroostook
Sell Land Fast Cumberland
Sell Land Fast Franklin
Sell Land Fast Hancock
Sell Land for Cash Knox
Sell Land for Cash Lincoln
Sell Land for Cash Oxford
Sell Land for Cash Penobscot
We Buy Land for Cash Piscataquis
We Buy Land for Cash Sagadahoc
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We Buy Land for Cash Washington
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